It is the role of schools to:

  • take all reasonable steps to keep students safe at school
  • support students in arrangements to have their health care needs met so that they can participate in their learning program
  • administer prescribed medication in response to parents' written requests following consultation with staff and parents and the supply of necessary medication and consumables by parents
  • administer specific health care procedures in response to parents' written requests following consultation with staff and parents and the supply of necessary medication and consumables by parents
  • share medical information with others who need to know emphasising the need to use it sensitively and confidentially
  • develop an individual health care plan where required or where principal determines it will be helpful
  • provide emergency care
  • provide support for staff to access relevant allowances and training.